The Old Vicarage
142 Boothroyd Lane, Dewsbury, WF13 2LP
Residential care home · 7 beds · Priory Group

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,078
- CQC rating
- Good
- January 2023
- Beds
- 7
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £56,030 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,155 a week
The typical live-in carer near Kirklees, set by the carer
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £800 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About The Old Vicarage
The Old Vicarage is a residential care home in Dewsbury, in the Kirklees council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 7 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Priory Group, which operates 174 care homes in England. The home has been registered since September 2017.
At its latest inspection, published January 2023, the CQC rated The Old Vicarage Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
The Old Vicarage has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Kirklees with a fee on record typically charge about £1,078 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 125 registered care homes in Kirklees. The nearest to The Old Vicarage include Freddie Finlay, Branwell Manor and Aston Manor EMI Residential Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Learning disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- Parkcare Homes (No.2) Limited
- Brand
- Priory Group
- Registered with CQC
- September 2017
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (January 2023)
- Council area
- Kirklees
- Town
- Dewsbury
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, person-centred care and strong management.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
The Old Vicarage has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Kirklees typically charge about £1,078 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,100 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about The Old Vicarage
How much does The Old Vicarage cost?
The Old Vicarage has not published its fees. Care homes in Kirklees typically charge about £1,078 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for The Old Vicarage?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Old Vicarage Good in January 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Old Vicarage provide nursing care?
No. The Old Vicarage is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does The Old Vicarage offer dementia care?
The Old Vicarage is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Kirklees listing for homes that are.
How many residents does The Old Vicarage have?
The Old Vicarage is registered for up to 7 residents.
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Kirklees
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,260 a week. 86 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
“Carla has been a god send with the implementation of bringing mum back home from respite care.”
“Primrose is a very kind and compassionate healthcare professional”
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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